Graduation

Convocation & Graduation

Grady College is proud to host Convocation ceremonies for our spring and fall graduates. As compared with Commencement, Convocation ceremonies are smaller, more personal ceremonies just for our College graduates. Commencement ceremonies are for all of the graduates of the University. Please see below for specific details.

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Graduation Celebration

Spring 2026 Grady Graduation celebration

  • Friday, May 8, 2026
  • 5 to 6:30 p.m.
  • Schnitzer Family Media Lawn at Grady College, 120 Hooper St.
  • Graduates and their guests are invited to celebrate with other graduates and faculty/staff at this drop-in celebration. Guests will enjoy light refreshments and photo opportunities with faculty and friends. Tickets are not required for the celebration at Grady. 

Commencement

UGA Commencement Ceremonies, Spring 2026

  • Graduate: Thursday, May 7 at Stegeman Colisuem
  • Undergraduate: Friday, May 8 at 7:30 p.m. at Sanford Stadium
UGA Commencement Webpage

SPRING 2026 Graduates

Convocation

Spring 2026 Grady Convocation Ceremony

  • Wednesday, May 6 at 2 p.m.
  • Grand Hall at the Athens Classic Center

Information for Graduates and Guests

  • Grady College’s Spring 2026 Convocation Celebration will take place in the Grand Hall of the Athens Classic Center, downtown Athens, at 300 N. Thomas Street.
  • Check-in for graduates will begin at 12 noon in the Atrium of The Classic Center.
  • All graduates must be checked in and lined up for the processional by 1:40 p.m. to participate in Grady Convocation.
  • The ceremony will start at 2 p.m.
  • Graduates will have their names read in front of family, friends, faculty and staff as they cross the stage.
  • Dress is professional; caps and gowns are not worn for Grady Convocation. Wear comfortable shoes.
  • Please leave bags, purses, and other belongings with your family or guests.
  • Food and drinks are not allowed in the check-in area.
  • The doors to the Grand Hall will open at 1 p.m. for guests.
  • Guests are asked to remain in their seats and not take pictures at the stage. Photos will be taken of each graduate crossing the stage and will be available free of charge after the event on the UGAGrady Flickr account.
  • The ceremony will be recorded and posted within 24 hours on the UGA Grady YouTube channel.
  • RSVP for convocation is now closed.
  • Tickets for audience members are not required for Spring Convocation.
  • The Classic Center requires that clear bags be used at convocation.
  • Parking is available at one of several downtown parking lots. Please allow plenty of time to park and arrive as there will be convocation ceremonies downtown for other UGA units that same day. For maps, parking information, and venue details, please visit https://classiccenter.com/.
Convocation RSVP is now closed
Two young women in graduation caps and gowns pose and smile for a photo during Grady Convocation, taken by a man in a red shirt outdoors, with green trees and a building in the background.
A woman in a patterned dress and white stole celebrates onstage at Grady College Convocation, raising an envelope as another woman in a red dress approaches her, smiling. Two other adults stand nearby during the ceremony.
A young man in a suit gives two thumbs up and smiles as he walks down the aisle at Grady College Convocation, with people seated and watching in the crowded auditorium background.
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A young man in graduation attire smiles while talking to a group of people outdoors at Grady Convocation. He wears a black cap and gown with red and white honor cords, surrounded by others in casual or semi-formal attire.
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